Exercise Leadership

Course Details

Course Number: 2002  Section Number: 01

Fall 2010

Location: D.L. Ligon Coliseum

Classroom Number: 131

Days & Times:

Meetings in Ligon 131 or Wichita Falls Athletic Club - Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 1:00-1:50 pm
1 hour lecture and 2 hours of activity laboratory per week
 

Course Attachments

Textbooks
MSU Faculty Member
Lon Kilgore PhD   
view Profile »

Course Objectives

A comprehensive theory and practice course designed to prepare the student to function as a sports/exercise science practitioner with individuals and small groups in commercial, educational, and clinical environments. A secondary objective of the course is preparation for successful completion of professional allied health certification exams. The course includes a combination of science-based theoretical lectures addressing the exercise programming of individuals, practical exercise leadership experience with individuals and small groups, and regular student participation in a variety of physical activity modalities according to ACSM/NSCA/ASEP/USOC recommendations. Satisfies one Kinesiology activity requirement. (Pre-requisites:  Sophomore standing, KNES majors only, required for Exercise Physiology)


Course Expectations

 

    MONDAY                                           WEDNESDAY                                               FRIDAY                
1    INTRODUCTION                           FITNESS LECTURE                                   STRENGTH LECTURE
2    SQUAT LECTURE                        SQUAT LEARNING                                     SQUAT TEACHING
3    HOLIDAY                                        SQUAT WORKOUT                                     OBSERVATION 1 - SQUATTERS    
4    PRESS LECTURE                        PRESS LEARNING                                    PRESS TEACHING
5    SQUAT & PRESS WORKOUT    BENCH PRESS LECTURE                       BENCH PRESS LEARNING
6    BENCH PRESS TEACHING       SQUAT & BENCH PRESS WORKOUT   DEADLIFT LECTURE
7    DEADLIFT LEARNING                 DEADLIFT TEACHING                               DEADLIFT & PRESS WORKOUT    
8    POWER CLEAN LECTURE        POWER CLEAN LEARNING                     POWER CLEAN TEACHING
9    SQUAT & POWER CLEAN         OBSERVATION 2/PRACTICAL EXAM      OBSERVATION 2/PRACTICAL EXAM
10    PROGRAMMING LECTURE    PROGRAMMING LECTURE 2                  PROGRAMMING EXERCISE
11    ENDURANCE LECTURE        RUNNING LECTURE                                 LEARNING TO RUN
12    TEACHING RUNNING              RUNNING WORKOUT - INTERVAL        RUNNING WORKOUT - LSD
13    MOBILITY LECTURE                 BALANCE DRILLS                                      REACTION TIME DRILLS
14    OBSERVATION - RUNNERS        HOLIDAY                                                     HOLIDAY
15    MIXED MODE LECTURE          MIXED MODE WORKOUT                          MIXED MODE WORKOUT    
16    WRITTEN EXAM 3:30 TO 5:30PM

 

Grading

Attendance and participation     = 100
Practical exam                              = 125
Observation reports                    = 60
Final examination                        = 75

Straight percentage calculation     90%+ = A, 80%+ = B, 70%+ = C, 60%+ = D

 


Final Exam12/6/2010  330 to 530

Submission Format Policy


Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

Make-up examinations will not be given unless prior permission is granted.  Documentation of the reason for the absence must be provided to the instructor.  In emergencies where advance notification is not possible, the student must contact the Dean of Students to initiate an official request for an excused absence (397-4291).


Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

Other Policies

There may be physical activity as part of every class. Be prepared for it.  

You may be called on to coach every day. Be prepared for it (i.e., read the book)

On the days designated as “Practical Exam” days, students will individually demonstrate how to teach a new exercise or skill and be required to complete a written quiz over the material covered.   

Days designated as “Observation” require the student to visit an approved training facility and complete an observation and analysis of individuals performing the exercises currently under study in the course.

Homework for this course is completion of, at a minimum, the ACSM recommendations for physical activity in health populations. Maintenance of the training log will provide evidence of the student’s satisfaction of this course requirement.

This means you must train outside of class using the exercises and principles learned inside the class.

Adjustments to the course content and grading scale may be used to ensure that a fair system is provided for the student's evaluation

Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on the exam, paper, or project; failure of the course; and/or expulsion from the university.  Plagiarism detection software may be used in this course and continued enrollment implies consent to have your work evaluated.

This course makes frequent use of computer-assisted teaching and learning techniques. An initial understanding of basic computing and Internet navigation is helpful.

Any student with a disability who requires an accommodation or other assistance in this course should make an appointment to speak with me at the earliest convenience

Make-up examinations will not be given unless prior permission is granted.  Documentation of the reason for the absence must be provided to the instructor.  In emergencies where advance notification is not possible, the student must contact the Dean of Students to initiate an official request for an excused absence (397-4291).

 


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.